MUMBAI: Selling airtime and digital can be fun – not just a job - for some. Like it has been for Ashish Naik. The latest move the seasoned sales gent has made is to hop over to sports entertainment app  Fancode as ad sales head. Naik brings extensive experience in online advertising, brand management, sales, and business development to his new position.

In his announcement, Naik expressed enthusiasm about his new role, stating that he aims to build and scale advertising revenue for the platform. With over a decade of experience in the digital media industry, he has held key roles in several major organisations.

Prior to joining FanCode, Naik served as vice president of sales at Pinkvilla for 18 months, where he contributed to business development and brand partnerships. Before that, he was senior business director at iCubesWire, managing client relations and digital media sales.

Naik’s tenure at Olx Advertising as director of agency business spanned over three years, during which he fostered partnerships with agencies and expanded the company’s advertising capabilities. He also held the position of national sales head at Network18 and Times Internet, managing ad sales for key verticals and driving revenue growth.

An alumnus of Mumbai Educational Trust (MET) and Somaiya College, Naik holds a master of business administration (MBA) and a bachelor of science (BS) degree.

His extensive expertise in digital advertising, strategic partnerships, and revenue management is expected to contribute significantly to FanCode’s growth and success as it continues to engage sports enthusiasts across the country.